The next morning, I found myself sitting in a large tent with the Alpha, a few elders, and the five witches who had survived the massacre at the Umbral Society's castle. The place was buzzing with tension, everyone crowded around the map spread out on the wooden table. Despite the chaos of the previous day, I couldn't stop my mind from replaying the witches" words-Eira and Savannak are dead.

Every time I thought about it, a follow ache filled my chest, but I couldn't afford to fall apart again. They died to give us a chance to escape. I couldn't let that sacrifice be in vain.

Isaiah was leaning over the map, tracing lines with his finger while discussing routes with one of the elders. Austin and Alex were standing on either side of me, looking less tense than usual-at least until the Alpha slid his chair a bit closer to

me.

I stiffened when I felt his presence, and the slight smirk on his lips didn't escape my notice. He was young, maybe in his early twenties, with sandy blond hair and piercing green eyes that sparkled with amusement. He was definitely handsome, and he knew it.

"So," the Ryan drawled, his voice low and almost teasing, "I never thought I'd meet the legendary Silver Wolf in person. The stories don't do you justice."

I raised an eyebrow, unsure whether to be flattered or annoyed. Before I could respond, Austin shifted closer, his law tight as he glared at the young Alpha.

Isaiab, noticing the sudden shift in energy, glanced up from the map. "Alpha Ryan" he said with forced politeness, "maybe should focus on the task at hand?"

Ryan chuckled, unfazed, "Just making conversation. Didn't subtle wink. "You seem even more impressive up close."

mean to refle any fea

feathers." He turned his gaze back to me,

giving me

"Back off, he growled, his tone ore feral than usual.

interested."

stepped forward, planting himself squarely between me and Ryan. "Focus,"

a sigh. "Seriously, guys? This is not the time

her throat, drawing our attention back to the map. She had long auburn hair and pale blue eyes, and sho seemed less annoyed than amused by the testosterone-fueled display "If you're all

a glance, as if silently apologizing, and stepped back beside me. I kept my expression neutral, not wanting to

explained, pointing to sever markings. "See these lines? They indicate paths that have since been covered or lost

woman with short blond hair and sharp green eyes, stepped closer and pointed to a spot on the map. This map... it's ancient. It looks

you saying the Keystone is in the uncharted realm?" Alex asked,

Shadow Weaver's power can't reach it-neither can the gods. It's the perfect place to hide

course. It was the one place beyond the

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is right, It would be the ideal place to hide. something so powerful. The Shadow Weaver wouldn't be able to touch it, nor could any divine

the Children of the Eclipse are bound to guard the tree

open, and two women entered one young and strong, guiding an old, frail woman who looked as if the wind itself might knock her over. The elders grabbled at the intrusion, and one of

we didn't want to be disturbed,"

looked

who do you think you're

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